Leslie vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leslie

Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#604
Total SSA Count
495
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Les, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Leslie Rank #604
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #604 for Leslie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leslie ___

  • Leslie Ann
  • Leslie Marie
  • Leslie Jane
  • Leslie Grace
  • Leslie Claire
  • Leslie Hope

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leslie

Valerie Brenda Shirley Gary Douglas

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leslie or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Leslie at #604 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Olivia mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Leslie and Olivia boy or girl names?

Leslie is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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